Lagos Assembly Beefs Up Security As Plenary Holds Monday

The Lagos State House of Assembly has implemented strict measures as it directs its officials to present valid identity cards to access the premises, signalling a move to beef up security at the complex.

This comes amid the ongoing controversies following the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

It was gathered that although there is relative calm in the area at the moment, plenary resumes today.

However, a notice to staff by Omotayo Adekemi, on behalf of the acting clerk of the House, Taiwo Ottun, stated that all staff members and legislative aides must present valid identity cards to access the House premises.

Ottun stressed that entry would be denied to anyone without a valid identity card, adding that the Lagos State Police Command has also promised to maintain order in the state, irrespective of what transpires at the Assembly.

The new directive comes two days after Obasa broke his silence, insisting that he remained the speaker until due process was followed.

Recall that Obasa was removed by the majority of House members on January 13, 2025, following allegations of misconduct and financial misappropriation. He was subsequently replaced by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda.

Meanwhile, members of the Lagos State House are expected to hold a plenary session on Monday.

It was gathered that Monday’s plenary will be the third session presided over by Meranda since Obasa’s removal, with the former speaker absent at the last two sittings.